Tag: CRP

  • CRP (C-reactive protein)

    CRP (C-reactive protein)

    Indications: This is to assess and diagnose through a blood test, an inflammatory condition. Principle: This protein synthesized by the liver, is present at low levels in serum normally. Its concentration increases rapidly in case of inflammation. Technique: Levy of 2 mL of blood in a dry tube. Results: Normal values: 5 to 15 mg…

  • Inflammatory syndrome

    Inflammatory syndrome

    The inflammatory response is responsible for a syndrome of both clinical and biological. Its mechanisms are complex, resulting from cellular and humoral phenomena. Most authors define the inflammatory response, which can be local or general, as a phenomenon of non-specific defense response to aggression, which aims to maintain the integrity of the self. We must…

  • Inflammatory syndrome

    Inflammatory syndrome

    The inflammatory response is responsible for a syndrome of both clinical and biological. Its mechanisms are complex, resulting from cellular and humoral phenomena. Most authors define the inflammatory response, which can be local or general, as a phenomenon of non-specific defense response to aggression, which aims to maintain the integrity of the self. We must…

  • Vitamin K antagonist

    Vitamin K antagonist

    – The VKA act through competitive inhibition of hepatic synthesis of certain clotting factors vitamin K-dependent: prothrombin (II); proconvertin (VII); factor IX; Factor X (X). – Protein C and Protein S (coagulation inhibitors) are also vitaminic-K-dependent. – Two families derivatives indandione (fluindione or Previscan) and coumarin (acenocoumarol or Sintrom®; warfarin or Coumadin®). – Fixing to…